The Week That Was: Indian Women Empowerment News Overview

By: WE Staff | Sunday, 28 April 2024

Women's empowerment is the process of establishing conditions that allow women to exercise their legal rights, take charge of their own lives, and make choices that have an impact on those lives. Giving women equal opportunities in every section of society is the ultimate objective of empowering women. Their choices should be respected and valued on an equitable basis. Indian ladies have the potential to succeed in anything they set their minds to. Regardless of their age, societal norms, or any other conditions, they are showcasing their skills to the world. This week, womenentrepreneursreview.com revealed some of the stories of these accomplished women.

4 Indian Women Athletes secure Quotas at Paris Olympics 2024

Renowned Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat has secured her third consecutive Olympic quota. Vinesh Phogat has confirmed her place in the women's 50kg spot for the upcoming Paris Olympics after competing in the Rio Games (2016) and the Tokyo Olympics (2020). She reached the final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier without losing a single point, demonstrating great dominant performance. Along with Vinesh, two other Indian women wrestlers qualified in the Asian Olympic Games qualifier in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan including Anshu Malik (57kg) and Reetika (76kg).

Naima Khatoon appoint as First Female Vice-Chancellor at AMU

Naima Khatoon has been appointed as the first woman to hold the position of Vice Chancellor at Aligarh Muslim University in 100 years, following the approval from President Draupadi Murmu. As the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was in effect, the Election Commission of India (ECI) was also consulted.

AIFF recommends Langam Chaoba Devi as Head Coach of Women's Team

The All India Football Federation Technical Committee recommends Langam Chaoba Devi as the next head coach of the Indian senior women's national football team. The recommendation followed after the extensive virtual meeting chaired by AIFF Technical Director I.M. Vijayan and attended by Pinky Bompal Magar, Shabbir Ali, Victor Amalraj, Santosh Singh, and Climax Lawrence.

U.S. Mission announces AWE Program to Enhance Indian Entrepreneurship

The 2024 Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program announced by the U.S. Mission in Hyderabad, India, aims to enhance Indian entrepreneurship, promote economic growth, and foster inclusive development. The participants in the program will be assigned a USG program alumni business and entrepreneurship mentor for advice, guidance, and networking. USG program alumni will serve as mentors, providing one-on-one advice and tips to participants, rather than replacing core training facilitators.

'Shefs At The Leela' event held to Empower Female Culinary Talent

The 6th edition of the prestigious 'Shefs At The Leela' event is set to take place at the Leela Palace Bengaluru, a culinary initiative aimed at inspiring and empowering female culinary talent in partnership with Dean With Us (Rupali Dean and Akanksha Dean). The event will be held on 1 May & 2 May 2024, and it will be a culinary feast that will include three renowned Indian woman chefs, Devika Kumari, Prerana Bandal, and Radhika Khandelwal.